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BERETTA
A 12-BORE (3IN.) '687 SILVER PIGEON III' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. U48610B, 30in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 ad full choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, border engraving surrounding game scene vignettes, brushed finish, 13 3/4in. pistolgrip stock including wooden buttplate, weight 7lb., in its makers universal case
£700-900
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BERETTA
A 12-BORE (3IN.) 'S687 SILVER PIGEON III' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. U48611B, 30in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scene vignettes, silver finish, 13 5/8in. pistolgrip stock including wooden buttplate, weight 7lb. 3oz.
£700-900
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P. BERETTA
A 20-BORE (3IN.) 'SILVER PIGEON II' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. P77325B, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding carved vignettes of game, bright finish, 13 1/2in. pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 5lb. 13oz.
£700-900
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BERETTA
A 20-BORE (3IN.) 'SILVER PIGEON II' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. U44296B, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single trigger, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding carved vignettes of game, bright finish, 13 3/4in. pistolgrip stock including 3/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb., in its makers universal case
£700-900
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BOSS & CO.
A FINE AND RARE RISING THIRD BITE VARIANT 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR LIVE PIGEON GUN, serial no. 7445, 30in. nitro barrels with side-ribs and broad raised matt top-rib, tubes engraved 'BOSS & CO. 13, DOVER STREET, PICCADILLY, LONDON. ENGLAND.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 choke in both, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, incorporating Boss patent barrel locking action, patent no. 3307 of 10th February 1909, Boss patent improved ejector mechanism, patent no. 3308 of 10th February 1909, F. Beesley patent vertical top locking bolt, patent no. 22512 of January 9th 1913, removable striker discs, non-selective single trigger, rolled-edge triggerguard, best fine bouquet and scroll engraving, the fore-end iron decorated en-suite, retaining much original colour-hardening with lacquered finish, 14 3/8in. well-figured replacement semi-pistolgrip stock (by the makers), left underhorn with crack, weight 7lb. 11oz., in a brass-cornered oak-lined leather case
£60,000-80,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that the gun was ordered on the 5th May 1927 for Von Lengerke & Detmould in New York as a double trigger gun. They confirm that the gun was subsequently re-stocked by them in the late 1930's. The conversion to a bob-weight single trigger was not executed by the makers, but they have examined the gun and stated that the conversion is of "outstanding workmanship" and certainly equal to Boss standards. The current vendor has had the gun recently serviced by Boss & Co, involving a strip and clean, regulation of the single trigger (with replaced hammer and sear parts) and the barrels stripped, relayed and reblacked.The Beesley patent vertical top locking bolts are an exceptionally rare addition to Boss over and under guns. According to research carried out by Donald Dallas, they were used on just a limited number of Live Pigeon guns and double rifles.
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FABRIQUE NATIONALE
A 12-BORE 'MIDAS' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 35120 S74, 30in. nitro barrels with 16mm ventilated matt top-rib with intermediate bead sight, the breech ends deeply carved in relief with acanthus detailing on a matted background, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, with gold 'S', 'U', and 'O' details, gold-washed trigger, action and furniture carved in high relief with scrolling acanthus surrounding gold-highlighted game scenes of pheasant, duck and partridge, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock with applied 'shooting man' medallion at the head and including 1 1/4in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, semi-beavertail fore-end, weight 8lb. 1oz.
£2,500-3,500
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BROWNING ARMS COMPANY
A BAERTEN-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'D4G' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 325NY01898 27 5/8in. (70cm) nitro barrels with 12mm ventilated matt top-rib, moon bead foresight and intermediate beadsight, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, three-piece semi-beavertail fore-end, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, bold acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scenes of pheasant and duck, signed 'J. BAERTEN', the underside of the action bar marked 'D4G', silver finish, 14 3/4in. well-figured pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz.
£3,000-5,000
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FABRIQUE NATIONALE
A 12-BORE 'B2' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 18190 S69, 26 3/8in. nitro barrels with 5mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/2 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding scenes of pheasant in flight in a woodland setting on the left, the right with a crowing capercaillie, the underside with a brace of partridge in flight, signed 'Ch. SERVAIS', silver finish, 14 3/4in. roachbelly stock including 5/8in. extension, weight 6lb. 14oz.
£1,600-1,800
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FABRIQUE NATIONALE
A 12-BORE 'B2G' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 8B3RR64823, 27 1/2in. (70cm) nitro barrels (slightly loose) with 12mm ventilated matt top rib, semi-beavertail fore-end, 2 3/4in. chambers, open chokes, hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, game and scroll engraving, signed 'L. CORTIS', silver finish, 14 3/8in. pistolgrip stock including buttplate, weight 7lb. 3oz.
£1,600-1,800
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GEBRUDER MERKEL
A 12-BORE 'MODEL 203' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 66840, 28in. nitro reproved barrels with 9mm raised matt top-rib, three-piece fore-end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever, side-bolsters, automatic safety, hand-detachable lockplates with cocking-indicators, bold Germanic scroll engraving, old silver finish, 15 1/4in. figured stock (crack at head) including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 2oz.
£1,400-1,600
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FLODMAN GUNS
A 12-BORE SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. FF0891, with a spare stock, 27 1/4in. nitro reproved stainless barrels with stepped ventilated 10mm matt top-rib, high visibility bead fore-sight, 2 3/4in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, non recoil-activated ejector system, two tone bright and satin finish stainless steel action, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 8oz., in its makers carton, the spare stock contained within a fur-lined canvas and leather slipette
£1,500-2,000
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BERETTA
A 20-BORE (3IN.) '686 SILVER PIGEON I' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 208077S, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed single-trigger, acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scene vignettes, brushed finish, 14 3/4in. pistolgrip stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, in its makers universal case
£800-1,200
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P. BERETTA
A 20-BORE 'SILVER PIGEON' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. N51483B, 28in. nitro barrels with 6mm ventilated matt top rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with integral barrel selector switch, gold-washed trigger, acanthus scroll engraving, bright finish, 14 5/8in. pistolgrip stock including 3/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb., in its universal case
£600-800
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BROWNING S.A.
A 12-BORE 'MOD. 525' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 43229MT, 30in. nitro barrels with 9mm ventilated matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes (with spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, adjustable gold-washed single trigger, game and scroll engraving, bright finish, 14 3/4in. figured pistolgrip stock, fore-end with crack to wood, weight 8lb. 2oz., in its universal case
£500-700
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ABBIATICO & SALVINELLI
A VOLPI-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'EXCALIBUR' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER DETACHABLE TRIGGERPLATE-ACTION EJECTOR, serial no. F0801, 30in. nitro barrels with solid tapered finely matted rib with acanthus scrollwork at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail and integral triggerplate release catch, non-selective single trigger, the action and furniture carved with bold acanthus on a matted background, surrounding finely engraved game scenes in bulino style, the left side with a brace of English partridge, the right side with two cock pheasants, the underside with a lone woodcock, the makers name and model designation inlaid in gold, the triggerplate signed 'D. Volpi', bright finish, 15in. well-figured pistolgrip stock with engraved steel pistolgrip-cap, weight 7lb. 10oz., in its universal case with spare strikers and springs
£3,000-4,000
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PERAZZI
A 12-BORE 'SC3' SINGLE-TRIGGER DETACHABLE TRIGGERPLATE ACTION OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 95900, 29 1/2in nitro reproved barrels with 11mm ventilated matt top-rib, ventilated mid-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, Teague multichokes (no spares), hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral triggerplate release catch, gold-washed selective single trigger, bold acanthus scroll engraving surrounding game scenes of woodcock and English partridge, triggerplate signed 'Badillini', bright and blued finish, 15in. well-figured pistolgrip stock, slightly cast on, including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb. 3oz., in its universal case
£2,500-3,500
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GEBR. MERKEL
A VIRTUALLY UNUSED 20-BORE (3IN.) 'MOD. 2001E' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 21866, 26 1/2in. nitro barrels with 8mm matt top-rib, 3in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, bolstered scroll-backed action, hold-open toplever, manual safety, selective single-trigger, engraved with scenes of hound and fox flushing game, bright finish, 14 5/8in. figured pistolgrip stock including buttplate, cheekpiece, sling swivels, in its makers carton
£1,200-1,600
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE 'MOD. S2' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 24102, 26 3/4in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and full choke, hold-open toplever inlaid with a pigeon, manual safety, bouquet and scroll engraving, silver finish, 14 3/8in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 1 1/8in. recoil pad, sling swivels
£1,600-1,800
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BROWNING ARMS CO.
A BAERTEN-ENGRAVED 12-BORE CUSTOM 'F1' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED OVER AND UNDER EJECTOR, serial no. 25458S70, 30in. nitro chopperlump barrels, serial no. 25458 with 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, Browning Arms Co. address, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, three-piece fore-end;
second pair of 30in. nitro monobloc barrels, serial no. 25458 2 with 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, Fabrique Nationale Herstal in script, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke; hold-open toplever, manual safety with integral barrel selector switch, action and sideplates engraved with game scene and scroll designs in F1 style, signed 'J. BAERTEN', bright finish, 14 5/8in. well-figured pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 5oz. and 7lb. 15oz., in an alloy flight case with provision for both sets of barrels
£6,000-8,000
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P. BERETTA
A TONONCELLI-ENGRAVED 12-BORE 'S3EELL' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 18533, 28 3/8in. (72cm) nitro barrels with tapered ventilated matt top-rib, gold-inlaid at the breech end 'II', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, hold-open toplever gold-inlaid with a crown, manual safety, gold-washed cocking-indicators, gold-washed triggers, the front articulated, the action, lockplates and furniture carved in low relief with flowing floral and acanthus motifs on a matted background, the triggerplate signed 'S. TONONCELLI', the triggerguard gold-inlaid 'II' in a shield, bright and blued finish overall, 14 3/8in. figured pistolgrip stock with fluted pistolgrip-cap, sling eyes and including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 5oz., in a universal case
£4,000-6,000
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE 'SS03' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. C10152B, 27 7/8in. nitro barrels with tapered ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, hold-open toplever, manual safety, bold floral and scroll engraving, bright finish, 14 3/8in. figured pistolgrip stock (with applied gel cheekpiece) including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 13oz., in its leather and cloth bound case
£3,000-5,000
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE 'MOD. S3' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3210E, 28 7/8in. nitro barrels with tapered raised matt rib, gold-inlaid '1' at the breech end, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, hold-open toplever gold-inlaid '1', manual safety, cocking-indicators, profuse engraving of fine acanthus scrollwork interspersed with scrolling floral motifs, bright and blued finish overall, 14 1/8in. figured stock including 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 5oz.
£3,000-5,000
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P. BERETTA
12-BORE 'MOD S3' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 12872, 27 5/8in. nitro barrels with tapered raised matt rib, gold-inlaid at the breech end '2', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, hold-open toplever gold-inlaid '2', manual safety, cocking-indicators, floral and acanthus scroll engraving, bright and blued finish overall, 14in. stock including 1/2in. rubber recoil pad, weight 7lb. 13oz.
£3,000-5,000
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE 'MOD S2' DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 23296, 27 1/2in. nitro barrels with 7mm ventilated matt top-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 3/4 and full choke, hold-open toplever pierced with a rose and inlaid with a pigeon, manual safety, floral and acanthus scroll engraving, bright finish, 14 1/4in. figured stock including buttplate, sling swivels, chequering refreshed, weight 6lb. 13oz.
£1,500-2,000
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P. BERETTA
A 12-BORE 'S04' SINGLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. A02493B, 29 7/8in. nitro barrels with 9mm ventilated matt top-rib with high visibility bead fore-sight and intermediate bead sight, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and full choke, safety permanently fixed to 'off' position, border and acanthus scroll engraving, the triggerguard inlaid 'TRAP', bright finish, 14 1/2in. figured pistolgrip stock with adjustable comb, pistolgrip set with a medallion with the Olympic rings and inscribed 'ORO-BRONZO MONACO 1972', 7/8in. ventilated rubber recoil pad, weight 8lb., in a wood case
£2,500-3,000
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J. WOODWARD & SONS
A 16-BORE 1913 PATENT DOUBLE-TRIGGER OVER AND UNDER SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 6642, 28 1/4in. nitro reproved Whitworth-steel chopperlump barrels with tapered file-cut top-rib, over barrel engraved 'JAMES WOODWARD & SONS. 64 ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. S.W. MADE OF SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH'S FLUID PRESSED STEEL', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, Woodward, Evershed and Hill patent action, no. 4986 of 1913, with hold-open toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, gold-inlaid cocking-indicators, best fine engraving of acanthus scrollwork and floral bouquets, the lockplates with the makers name in scrolling cartouches, the underside inscribed 'WOODWARD'S PATENT OVER AND UNDER', retaining much colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/4in. well-figured stock (possible replacement), slim fore-end with horn finial, weight 6lb. 5oz., in a lightweight leather case
£12,000-16,000
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WINCHESTER
A 12-BORE 'MODEL 21' BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR, serial no. 2025, 30in. nitro reproved barrels (in 2015) with raised matt rib, tubes engraved MODEL 21 - WINCHESTER - 12 GAUGE. MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. - NEW HAVEN. CONN. - PATENTS PENDING -', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, hold-open toplever, automatic safety, stepped action retaining traces of original finish, 15 3/8in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 1 3/4in. wooden extension, weight 7lb. 6oz.
£800-1,200
Provenance: The serial number of the gun dates it to circa 1934
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 15480, 29 3/4in. nitro reproved (in 2015) fine damascus barrels, the rib engraved 'WESTLEY RICHARDS. 178. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.', and gold-inlaid '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 3/4 choke, treble-grip scroll-back action, Westley Richards patent toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, profusely engraved with fine acanthus scrollwork, the underside with shell designs and beaded bordering, the triggerguard with a running hare, retaining slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 5/8in. figured stock including horn buttplate, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, weight 6lb. 6oz.
£700-900
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WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 87655, 30in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD. 78 SHAFTESBURY AVENUE. LONDON & BIRMINGHAM.' and gold-inlaid '1', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with removable striker discs, intercepting sears, slender toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving, retaining slight traces of colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/8in. well-figured stock, bolstered fore-end wood, weight 6lb. 4oz.
£600-800
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LYON & LYON
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 121810, 30in. nitro reproved barrels with bold acanthus detailing at the breech ends, rib engraved 'LYON & LYON. LONDON & CALCUTTA', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action, the standing breech inlaid in white metal 'EJECTOR', automatic safety with white metal inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fully engraved with bold scrolling acanthus on a matt background, crosshatch, feather and vine bordering, sunburst fences, the left and right sides with lone hounds, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, 14 3/4in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock with ornate chequering borders, the head with chequered heart and fleur de lys panels, with a 5/8in. rubber recoil pad, the fore-end chequered en suite, weight 6lb. 7oz., in a lightweight leather case with Lyon & Lyon trade label
£700-900
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MORROW & CO.
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 3155, 30in. nitro reproved barrels, rib engraved 'MORROW & CO. HALIFAX & HARROGATE', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border engraving, brushed bright finish, 15 1/2in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 1 1/4in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, weight 7lb. 1oz.
£500-700
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 12-BORE 'MODEL 700' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 144949, 26in. nitro barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, automatic safety, border and scroll engraving, retaining much original colour-hardening and finish, 15in. stock including 3/8in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 4oz.
£500-700
Provenance: The gun dates to circa 1976
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 15515, 27in. nitro replacement barrels (circa 1951, unsigned, slightly loose on action) with matt Churchill-rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip scroll-back action, Westley Richards patent toplever gold-inlaid '2', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving, the floorplate with shell designs, bright and blued finish overall, fore-end with Deeley & Edge patent release catch and horn finial, weight 6lb. 5oz.
£400-600
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WILLIAM POWELL & SON
A LITTLE USED, MOORE-ENGRAVED 12-BORE BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 16089, 28in. nitro chopperlump barrels, rib engraved 'WILLIAM POWELL & SON. 35. CARR'S LANE. BIRMINGHAM. ENGLAND.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, scroll-back action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fully engraved with best bold scrolling acanthus on a matted background, with game scenes of grouse and partridge in flight, the triggerplate signed 'Eng. G. Moore.', bright and blued finish overall, the action flats and fore-end iron retaining virtually full original colour-hardened finish, 14 7/8in. boldly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 7oz.
£2,500-3,500
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A 12-BORE 'MODEL 701' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 142334, 28in. nitro barrels with Churchill rib, the tubes engraved 'WEBLEY & SCOTT. BIRMINGHAM.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. imp. cyl. and 1/4 choke, right wall thickness below recommended minimum, sculpted toplever, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, fine acanthus scroll engraving with scroll and leaf bordering, retaining much colour-hardening and finish, 14 3/4in. highly-figured stock, bolstered fore-end, weight 6lb. 4oz., in a canvas and leather case
£2,000-2,500
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E.J. CHURCHILL
A 12-BORE 'UTILITY XXV MODEL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 2856, 25in. nitro barrels with Churchill rib gold-inlaid 'XXV' and '1', the tubes engraved 'CHURCHILL (GUNMAKERS) LTD. ORANGE ST. GUNWORKS, LEICESTER SQUARE, LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/2 and 3/4 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, toplever gold-inlaid '1', automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border, bouquet and scroll engraving, the underside gold-inlaid 'XXV', retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. stock including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 4oz., in its lightweight leather 'V.C.' guncase
£1,000-1,500
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CHARLES BOSWELL
A 12-BORE BOXLOCK NON-EJECTOR WILDFOWLING GUN, serial no. 12302, with two sets of barrels, 30in. nitro damascus barrels, file cut matt rib engraved 'CHARLES BOSWELL. MAKER. 126. STRAND. LONDON. W.C., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. full choke in both;
second set of 30in. nitro damascus barrels, 'CHARLES BOSWELL. MAKER. 126. STRAND. LONDON. W.C., 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke;
scoop-back side-clipped treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, intercepting sears, border, bouquet and acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14in. figured semi-pistolgrip stock with chequered recessed side panels, weight 6lb. 13oz. (6lb. 15oz. with second set of barrels), in its brass-cornered oak and leather case with provision for both sets of barrels
£1,800-2,200
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WEBLEY & SCOTT
A VIRTUALLY UNUSED 12-BORE (3IN. MAGNUM) 'MOD. 2012k' SINGLE-TRIGGER BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. TR J 0253, 30in. nitro barrels with raised matt rib, 3in. chambers, multichokes, scroll-back action, automatic safety, non-selective single trigger, partially engraved with acanthus scrolls, the makers name inlaid in gold, retaining virtually full original colour-hardening and finish, 14 7/8in. pistolgrip stock, weight 7lb. 10oz.
£700-900
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AUG. LEBEAU COURALLY
A 12-BORE 'MODELL ST. HUBERT' SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 43840, 28in. nitro reproved barrels, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, automatic safety, rounded bar, articulated front trigger (triggers set for the left hand), action and decorative sideplates finely engraved with beaded and floral borders with acanthus scrollwork, bright finish overall, 15 1/4in. figured stock cast on for the left shoulder, including 1in. rubber recoil pad, weight 6lb. 10oz., in a leather leg of mutton case
£700-900
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GALLYON & SONS
A 12-BORE 'THE ROYAL NORFOLK MODEL' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 12220, 28in. nitro barrels, the rib engraved 'GALLYON & SONS LTD. CAMBRIDGE, KINGS LYNN & NORWICH', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, scroll-back action, the toplever engraved with the Cornucopia, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, bouquet and scroll engraving, the underside with the model designation, the triggerguard engraved with a further Cornucopia, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 15 5/8in. figured stock including 1 1/2in. wooden extension, weight 6lb. 10oz., in its tan leather case
£600-800
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T. WILD
A 12-BORE 'GRADE E.M.' BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 22604, 28in. nitro barrels, rib engraved 'T. WILD. 17-18 WHITTALL STREET. BIRMINGHAM.', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and full choke, treble-grip action, automatic safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, border and acanthus scroll engraving surrounding vignettes of pheasant and hound, retaining traces of original colour-hardening and finish, 14 1/2in. semi-pistolgrip stock including 1in. wooden extension, gold escutcheon engraved C.H.F., weight 6lb. 13oz.
£800-1,200
Provenance: This lot is accompanied by correspondence between the makers and a C.H. Foote Esq., the original purchaser of the gun.The letters indicate that this gun was ordered in March 1960, and was completed roughly one year later. Colin Henry Foote (1929 - 2015) was born in Weston on the Wirral, and started wildfowling aged around 18, and he wrote for the Shooting Times under the Nom de Plume of 'Pintail'
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W. W. GREENER
A 12-BORE 'GRADE G60' SINGLE-TRIGGER UNIQUE G-EJECTOR GUN, serial no. 56507, 30in. Greener trademark steel nitro barrels with acanthus scrollwork at the breech ends, rib gold-inlaid '2' and engraved 'W.W. GREENER. MAKER. 40 PALL MALL. LONDON. WORKS ST. MARY'S SQUARE. BIRMINGHAM.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 choke in both, right bore dimension marginal and wall thickness at 18, scroll-back treble-grip action with arcaded fences, ropework engraved shoulders, automatic tang safety with gold-inlaid 'SAFE' detail, the action and bottomplate profusely engraved with fine scrolling acanthus and bands of finely engraved leafwork surrounding vignettes of hound flushing partridge and duck, the underside with a solitary woodcock, the triggerguard with two pointers, the triggerguard tang engraved 'GRADE G60', brushed and blued finish overall, 14 1/2in. highly-figured stock with ornate horn-inlaid drop points, chequering refreshed, slender fore-end with horn finial, Deeley & Edge patent release catch with border and scroll engraving and a vignette of a mallard in flight, weight 6lb. 8oz.
£3,000-5,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that this gun was started on 27th April 1908 and completed on the 3rd April 1909 as the No.2 gun of a pair of G60 Ejectors. The guns were made as a pair of 12-bores with 30in Sandvik steel barrels and sold through Greener's London establishment (so owner not recorded). The scroll engraving was undertaken by Gilmore and the game scenes by Mills
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GEBR. MERKEL
A VIRTUALLY UNUSED 12-BORE 'DF MOD. 50E' SINGLE-TRIGGER SIDEPLATED BOXLOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 471206, 28in. nitro barrels, 3in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, bolstered treble-grip action with sideclips, automatic safety, cocking indicators, selective single trigger, the decorative sideplates engraved with game scenes, silver finish, 14 1/2in. pistolgrip stock with cheekpiece, pistolgrip cap, sling swivels, including buttplate, weight 7lb. 5oz., in its makers carton with paperwork
£1,500-2,000
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BOSS & CO.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE 1887 PATENT 12-BORE SIDELEVER HAMMER EJECTOR PIGEON GUN, serial no. 4009, 31in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels with broad raised matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, sidelever action with carved percussion fences, incorporating Perkes patent ejector system, action flats marked with patent details for patent no. 12176 of 8th September 1887, use number 106, rebounding back action locks, fine acanthus scroll ]engraving with feathered bordering, the lockplates with scrolling banners engraved 'BOSS & CO.', triggerguard with refreshed engraving and tapped for a detachable pistolgrip (absent), 14 5/8in. well-figured stock with inserted wooden spacers at comb and underside and including 1in. rubber recoil pad, fore-end with grip-catch release lever, weight 7lb. 11oz.
£7,000-9,000
Provenance: The makers have kindly confirmed that there is very little information available in the records on this gun beyond the numbers book referencing a centre fire 12-bore circa 1888/9 (with 29in. barrels). The serial number does fit in neatly with the emergence of ejector guns being made by Boss, the first listed as being No. 3920 in 1887
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THOMAS TURNER
A 12-BORE 'FEATHERWEIGHT' TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 5105, 27in. nitro reproved damascus barrels (some denting, right bore dimension marginal), sunken rib engraved 'THOMAS TURNER. 19 BROOK STREET. BOND STREET. LONDON.', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. and 1/2 choke, Thomas Turner patent lightweight treble-grip action with slim toplever, rebounding back-action locks, slim triggerguard, best border and acanthus scroll engraving, brushed bright and reblued finish overall, some external patches of rusting, 15 1/8in. well-figured characteristic 'cut-away' stock including 3/4in. rubber recoil pad, diminutive fore-end, weight 5lb. 4oz.
£500-700
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GEORGE H. DAW
A 12-BORE 1862 PATENT 'DAW'S PATENT CENTRAL FIRE' PUSH-FORWARD UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 544, 30in. nitro reproved bold damascus barrels, rib with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech end and engraved 'GEORGE H. DAW'S PATENT CENTRAL FIRE, 57 THREADNEEDLE ST. LONDON, No 544', 2 3/4in. chambers, open chokes, right wall thickness below recommended minimum, G.H. Daw patent action, patent no. 1594 of 1862, use no. 544, carved percussion fences, elongated topstrap, rebounding back-action locks, permanently attached fore-end, best bold acanthus scroll engraving, 14 5/8in. figured stock with reblued steel heel and toe-plates, weight 7lb. 6oz., in its two-tiered brass-cornered oak and leather case with original Daw trade label, lift out tray with the lower section blocked out with provision for shot cartridges
£1,000-1,500
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WESTLEY RICHARDS
A 12-BORE SINGLE-BITE SNAP-ACTION BAR-IN-WOOD TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 10936, 29 3/4in. nitro reproved damascus barrels with acanthus scroll detailing at the breech ends, rib engraved 'PATENT. WESTLEY RICHARDS. 170. NEW BOND ST. LONDON.' (refreshed), 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and true cyl. choke, wall thicknesses below recommended minimum, incorporating Westley Richards single-bite toplever snap-action, possible transitional or converted from pinfire with removable striker bars, Westley Richards patent toplever, carved serpentine fences, rebounding sidelocks with diminutive dolphin hammers of pinfire styling, bar-in-wood, the fore-end meeting at the knuckle in a crab joint, bold acanthus scroll engraving, retaining very slight traces of colour with reblued finish, 14in. figured stock including horn buttplate (missing screw), fore-end with well-executed insert repairs and with horn finial, weight 6lb. 3oz.
£500-700
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F.H. HOLMES
AN 1864 POWELL PATENT 12-BORE BAR-IN-WOOD LIFT-UP TOPLEVER ROTATING SINGLE BOLT SNAP-ACTION HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4514, 30in. nitro reproved damascus barrels, rib engraved 'F.H. HOLMES. STAFFORD' and carved with a shell at the breech end, 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, action incorporating William Powell patent lift-up toplever, patent no. 1163 of 7th May 1864, use number 940, William Powell patent lift-up toplever engraved with a roundel inscribed 'POWELL'S PATENT', carved serpentine fences with Powell patent gold-inlaid 'Loaded' indicators, patent no. 1055 of 1869, bar-in-wood, rebounding sidelocks with flat sided hammers of hare's-ear form, border and crosshatch border engraving, retaining much renewed finish, 14 3/8in. well-figured stock including blued steel buttplate, fore-end with horn finial, weight 6lb. 15oz.
£600-800
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PIETRO ZANOLETTI
A 12-BORE 'MOD. 55 L' TOPLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 35919, circa 1986, 27 3/4in. nitro barrels with raised tapered matt rib, 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 3/4 choke, toplever gold-inlaid with a crown and the model designation, percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with carved hammers, gold-washed triggers, nipples and fore-end finial, partially engraved with bold acanthus scrollwork, top tang marked INC. P. TANFOGLIO', bright and blued finish, 14 7/8in. stock, weight 7lb. 4oz.
£800-1,000
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STEPHEN GRANT
A 12-BORE E.C. HODGES 1871 PATENT TRIPLE-BITE SNAP-ACTION SIDELEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 4023, 30in. nitro reproved fine damascus barrels, rib engraved 'STEPHEN GRANT. 67A ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON.' and '2', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. choke in both, right wall thickness at 19, Edwin Hodges patent treble-grip action, patent no. 251 of 1871, use number 556, action flat marked 'GRANT & HODGES PATENT', carved percussion fences, sidelever, rebounding back-action locks, best fine acanthus scroll engraving, the action with 'STEPHEN GRANT'S PATENT', brushed finish, 14 3/8in. highly-figured stock, weight 6lb. 11oz.
£600-800
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